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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.47, 1,024.35 and 375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.47, 1,024.35 and 375.13 is: 562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.47 : 1,024.35 = 375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.47/1,024.35 = 375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.47x = 1,024.35 × 375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.47x = 384,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,264.42/683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.23

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